Pancetta Wrapped Game Hens With Roasted Vegetable Broth

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   Preheat the oven to 425u00b0F. Bring stock to a boil on the stove in a Dutch oven or other flame-proof baking dish while you prepare the game hens.

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   Dry hens with paper towels and season well inside and out with salt and pepper. Lay 2 overlapping slices of pancetta over breasts of each bird and rub each with 1 tsp olive oil.

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   Add potatoes, pumpkin, shallots and thyme to boiling stock and return to the boil.

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   Place pancetta-wrapped hens on top of vegetables. Roast in oven for 25 mins, or until hens are cooked and vegetables are tender. Remove from oven and allow to rest for a few minutes.

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   To serve, divide vegetables among serving bowls. Pour over cooking juices and top with hens.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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